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Up
A cocktail that is chilled and served without ice, typically in a stemmed glass.
Rim
To coat the edge of a glass with salt, sugar, or another garnishing substance.
Twist
A piece of citrus peel used as a garnish, typically to add aroma and a slight taste to the drink.
Float
Layering a liquor or ingredient on top of a drink.
Double
A drink that contains double the amount of liquor compared to its standard single serve.
Mixer
A non-alcoholic liquid added to a drink in order to dilute and add flavors.
Bruise
To agitate a drink, typically with gin, to the point where its natural flavors become dulled or impaired, often due to overmixing.
Back
A small amount of non-alcoholic beverage served in a separate glass alongside a shot of liquor.
Muddle
To press the ingredients against the side of the glass to release flavors.
Well Drink
An alcoholic beverage made from ingredients kept in the bartender's 'well' that are more cost-effective.
Highball
A type of cocktail made with a spirit and a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer in a tall glass.
On the Rocks
A drink served over ice cubes.
Jigger
A tool used for accurately measuring liquid ingredients when making cocktails.
Dash
A small amount of ingredient added to a cocktail, often bitters or a similar flavoring agent.
Stirred
Mixing ingredients with a bar spoon, typically in a mixing glass.
Virgin
A drink that is made without any alcohol.
Dry
A cocktail with a small amount of sweetness; often used to describe martinis with little to no vermouth.
Chill
To cool a glass or cocktail to the desired cold temperature without the use of ice in the finished drink.
Top Shelf
Liquor of higher quality that is typically more expensive, often displayed on the upper shelves behind the bar.
Garnish
An item added to a drink for decoration or additional flavor.
Strain
To remove solid particles from a liquid, typically after shaking or stirring a cocktail.
Layer
To gently pour liquids over the back of a spoon or along the side of the glass to create separate levels that do not mix.
Flaming
Setting alight a drink or a component of the drink to create a visual effect and to enhance the flavor.
Shooter
A mixed drink taken in one swallow, often served in a shot glass and contains a high percentage of alcohol.
Chaser
A drink that is consumed immediately after a shot of liquor to minimize the strength of the original drink's flavor.
Neat
A single, unmixed liquor served without any water, ice, or other mixer.
Shaken
Cocktails that are mixed by shaking the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker.
Mixologist
A bartender who specializes in crafting cocktails, known for their knowledge and creativity.
Build
To make a drink by pouring the ingredients directly into the glass in which it will be served.
Dry Shake
Shaking the ingredients of a cocktail without ice, usually to emulsify egg whites effectively.
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